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Resources Shares

The ASX many mining and resource shares, including the likes of Adani, BHP, Fortescue Metals and Rio Tinto. Read independent stock market news, commentary and opinion — plus get the names of some ASX resource shares to buy now — from The Motley Fool.

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Resources Shares

Own ASX mining shares? Experts say an upswing in commodity prices has begun

| Bronwyn Allen

HSBC economists Paul Bloxham and Jamie Culling explain why global commodity prices are rising.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $6,000 in Fortescue shares and get $502 in passive income

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares delivered a boosted dividend to passive income investors in March.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 mining shares to buy now with less than $1,000

| Bernd Struben

I think all three of these ASX shares could enjoy an unexpected rebound in 2024.

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Share Gainers

If I'd invested $5,000 in this ASX mining stock a week ago I'd have $11,923 today!

| Bernd Struben

The little ASX mining stock has drawn rising interest from investors this past week.

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Resources Shares

My top ASX lithium stock to buy and hold while waiting for the next boom

| Tony Yoo

The battery mineral has really struggled in the past year. Which shares are the best to buy for cheap now…

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Dividend Investing

How do Pilbara Minerals, Fortescue and BHP shares compare on FY24 dividend forecasts?

| Bronwyn Allen

Many ASX 200 mining shares have a history of generous dividends. Will they pay big again this year?

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Resources Shares

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX mining stock at the start of 2023, you'd have $160,000 now

| Tony Yoo

Imagining instant wealth is the second best fun you can have after actually receiving a windfall.

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Investing Strategies

Could investing in this ASX mining stock make you a millionaire?

| Tony Yoo

No one can say for sure you'll make seven digits, but you won't even have a chance if you don't…

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Beach Energy Ltd reports loss of $79 million: Should you sell?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Following a host of impairments, Cooper Basin oil and gas producer Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) has reported a loss of…

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UGL Limited reports massive impairments: Is it a turnaround story?

| Sean O'Neill

Exposure to a variety of industries makes the outlook a little better, but investors should think hard before buying into…

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Caltex Australia Limited nearly triples dividend: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) smashed its own earnings guidance for the 2014 calendar year.

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Santos Ltd reports $533 million underlying profit: Should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) has reported a decent 2014 profit result, but it's 2015 which matters now.

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Drillsearch Energy Limited reports: Will lower costs lead to higher profits in 2015?

| Sean O'Neill

Weaker oil prices might see Drillsearch Energy Limited (ASX:DLS) adjusting its medium-term growth targets.

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Should you buy Woodside Petroleum Limited for the 9% dividend yield?

| Regan Pearson

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) is paying out a massive dividend, but can it last the distance?

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Western Areas Ltd profit jumps 774%: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Did Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) just release the best half-year report of 2015?

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd is up 58% this month

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In the past month, shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) have exploded nearly 60% higher.

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RCR Tomlinson Limited shares jump on profit result: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite a 16.7% fall in revenue, shares of mining services business, RCR Tomlinson Limited (ASX:RCR), have reacted positively to news…

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Origin Energy Ltd reports interim results: Should you buy on price weakness?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) reports small half-year net loss, but the market seems focused on the expected completion of Origin's…

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Gold miner EVOLUTION FPO reports 22% profit increase: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In the six months to 31 December 2014, EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) improved production levels and was rewarded with a record…

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4 high-margin gold miners only savvy investors are buying

| Regan Pearson

Savvy investors are buying up high-margin gold miners like Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM).

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Here's why Australia's energy stocks are bouncing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Big gains from Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) are boosting the…

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Arrium Ltd records loss of $1.49 billion: Should you sell?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Iron ore miner Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) has swung from a profit of $220 million to a shocking $1.5 billion loss,…

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Mount Gibson Iron Limited reports: Should you sell?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why investors in Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) need to watch out below.

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Woodside Petroleum Limited profit rockets: 6 things every investor must know

| Regan Pearson

Energy producer Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) just announced a massive annual result. Here's what you need to know.

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Here's why Iluka Resources Limited shares surged today

| Mitch Sonogan

Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) impresses investors with a 111% increase in the full year dividend. Is it time to buy?

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares were smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has been one of the worst performing stocks on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) today.

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Asciano Ltd falls on half-year results: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rail and freight operator, Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) has delivered a small increase to first-half profit, following successful cost cutting and…

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Did this gold miner really just double its dividend and announce a 573% profit increase?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Northern Star Resources Ltd's (ASX:NST) has just issued a golden half-yearly report but its share price has hardly moved… what's…

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Cardno Limited beats profit forecast: Is it time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Cardno Limited (ASX:CDD) is seeing the benefit of diversifying overseas. Now could be the ideal time to invest in this…

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Is there any hope for Mount Gibson Iron Limited after this?

| Mike King

Junior iron ore miner Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) posts $870 million loss

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited slashes dividend on profit crash: Should investors sell?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) topped some analysts' expectations but there are huge concerns looming ahead.

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shares bounced 5% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Up 46% in the past month, shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) have today reacted positively to news from…

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Here's why Australia's iron ore miners are jumping today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) are all bouncing, but investors shouldn't…

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Why is Fortescue Metals Group Limited up 4% today?

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is heavily reliant on the iron ore price so every small move has a disproportionate…

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Cooper Energy Ltd. reports loss of $58 million: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in oil and gas producer Cooper Energy Ltd. (ASX:COE) are down 2% in morning trade following the announcement of…

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Imdex Limited jumps as interim results point to recovery: Is it a buy?

| Brendon Lau

Embattled Imdex Limited (ASX:IMD) has lost more than half of its market value in the past six months but its…

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Here's why energy stocks are flying higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia's energy stocks are jumping as oil soared to its highest price this year. Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) is up…

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Aurizon Holdings Ltd delivers half-year profit up 188%: 10 things you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) has today reported a mighty profit jump in its first half report.

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Here's why I'm sticking with my Senex Energy Ltd shares

| Regan Pearson

It's tough times for small oil producers, but Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) can still be a long-term winner.

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3 top resources stocks: BHP Billiton Limited, Fortescue Metals Group Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks look set to soar: BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Newcrest Mining Limited…

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Could you double your money with Santos Ltd in 2015?

| Andrew Mudie

Oil price surges 5% overnight but analysts believe you could double your money with Santos in 2015.

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Here's why the oil price has rebounded strongly

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) are all reaping the…

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited rocketed more than 5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has been one of the S&P/ASX 200 Index's (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) strongest performers today.

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Newcrest Mining Limited reports: What does it mean for investors?

| Regan Pearson

Does an up-beat half-year report mean now is the time to buy gold titan Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM)?

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Should you buy these 4 cheap looking stocks?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Take advantage of short-term price weakness and pick up a good discount.

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Rio Tinto Limited announces US$2bn share buyback: Everything you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) went where BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) couldn't, announcing a big jump in shareholder returns.

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2 blue-chip stocks with huge yields over 6%

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) offer dividend investors long-term income potential.

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Are energy stocks set for more heavy price falls?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is it time to take a gamble on Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) or Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH)?

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